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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 319.94 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 319.94 and 126.93 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 319.94 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/319.94 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 319.94 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 40,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,609.35/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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